Fringe programme
The official Fringe programme is a paper brochure containing information on almost every show at the Fringe.
Please note: Fringe shows that register after the programme's print deadline are included in our online show listings and the Fringe app, which launches shortly before the festival.
How can I get a programme?
There are three main ways you can get yourself a Fringe programme:
Order online
You can order a copy of the 2026 Fringe printed programme and have it delivered on launch day (Thursday 04 June). Please allow 14 days for programme delivery within the UK, and additional time for overseas deliveries.
Pick up a copy in person
From Thursday 04 June, the Fringe programme will be available to pick up:
- in person at the Fringe Shop
- from various distribution points across the country.
Please note: we can't guarantee they'll be in place from launch day – it may take a few days for them to arrive. We’ll update this page with a map of programme distribution locations closer to launch day.
Become a Fringe Friend
Members of our Fringe Friends scheme opt into free or discounted delivery of the Fringe programme to their door, as well as lots of other great benefits.
(Oh, and you’ll also get to feel fantastic about helping support the Fringe, and all the Fringe Society’s charitable work.)
Browse the programme online
If you don't need a hard copy of the programme, you can browse and download the programme online. It will be uploaded to this page on launch day (Thursday 04 June 2026).
Frequently asked questions
You can order a copy of the programme to be delivered to your door or pick up from the Fringe Shop (180 High Street, Edinburgh) from 04 June, and from select distribution points around the UK – please see the map above.
Free or discounted programme delivery is also included as a benefit of being a Fringe Friend – find out more about becoming a Friend.
Yes – order your programme using the form above to get it sent straight to your door.
Yes, the programme is free to pick up from the Fringe Shop or various distribution points.
To have a programme delivered, there is a cost (starting at £7.50) to cover postage and processing.
The programme costs a lot to produce, so we also ask those interested in receiving it if they would also like to make a donation to the Fringe Society. By opting to donate, you will help us to:
- support the brilliant artists who create the Fringe each year
- improve accessibility at the festival
- help the communities and young people of Edinburgh engage with the Fringe and live arts.
Free or discounted programme delivery is also included as a benefit of being a Fringe Friend – find out more about becoming a Friend.
The programme will be available to collect from a range of distribution points across Edinburgh and the UK – we'll add a map to this page once those points are confirmed.
Previous programmes
Get in touch
If you have any questions about the printed programme that aren't answered above, please feel free to contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling +44 (0)131 226 0026 and we'll see what we can do to help.